"One of the biggest tragedies of human civilization is the precedence of chemical therapy over nutrition. It’s a substitution of artificial therapy over nutrition."
- Louis Pasteur

What is Holistic Nutrition?

If we continue to do what we have always done, we will continue to get what we have always gotten. There are many reasons for our troubling state of health in this country. If I were to name the main reasons for our health problems I would have to include toxicity, deficiency, inflammation and oxidative stress. Toxicity not only includes toxins in our environment and man-made toxins but toxins in our food as well. Deficiency has to do with the Standard American Diet that lacks the vital nutrients our bodies need.

You can only abuse the body and the immune system for so long before the immune system can no longer do what it was intended to do and that is protect us from disease. Degenerative disease does not happen overnight. There is plenty of research indicating that some cancer cells mutate for 10 years and longer before the cancer is diagnosed. When degenerative disease sets in we are then faced with managing the disease. Managing disease is always much harder than preventing the disease in the first place. The time to start your journey in disease prevention is now.

We take out health for granted. Just think of the time when you have been sick with a cold or a flu. The only thing on your mind is getting well. I have had many friends and acquaintances who have suffered from the main degenerative diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, strokes and diabetes. Looking back, every one of them wished they had taken more control of health.

"Our way of life is related to our way of death."
- The Framingham Study Harvard University

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How important are nutrients in long-term health?

The tide is shifting. Health researchers are finding that the nutrients in whole foods (food that nature has produced and has not undergone any processing) have amazing benefits for human health. Health researchers now know the very destructive nature of inflammatory processes in our body. Inflammation in the body is one of the main reasons for degenerative disease. Fortunately there are many nutrients in whole foods that are able to cut down or eliminate the damaging chronic inflammation. In cutting down that cellular inflammation, you dramatically cut down the risk of degenerative diseases.

Another area of major concern today are the food sensitivities. At the top of the list is gluten sensitivity. In my opinion, the problem is reaching epidemic proportions. I see people every week who are suffering from a variety of conditions, and often times their conditions are triggered by food sensitivities. I have also found that many people suffering from gluten sensitivity are being sent home without a proper diagnosis. Research has indicated that gluten sensitivity may potentially be a trigger for up to 190 - 200 different diseases/disorders if left untreated. Some of those conditions include systemic lupus erythematosus, fibromyalgia syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome, microscopic colitis, Hashimoto’s hypothyroid, and some cancers. This is just a small list illustrating the devastating effects untreated gluten sensitivity can cause. I have found one the finest labs in the country for food sensitivity testing. They have perfected a different test unlike the blood test that can produce false negative results. This is a huge benefit for people who have been unable to get a positive diagnosis in the past.

Dr. Christine Horner is a board certified general surgeon and was a former Vice-President of the Kentucky Division of the American Cancer Society. This is a quote by Dr. Horner:

"Basically, the more you learn about natural medicine, the more you’ll realize that we’re just telling our patient lies - not on purpose, but from what we have been taught from the pharmaceutical companies and so forth."

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What happens during a visit to Holisticnutrition4u?

• An extensive health history will be conducted
• A focus on the health issues that are of concern
• Education about the immune system
• Learn about the theory of disease and how to apply that knowledge in your dietary habits
• Learn about disease prevention through diet and supplementation, including heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke, obesity, and autoimmune disorders
• Extensive education about the different supplements and how they can apply to you
• Learn about foods that promote health and what phytonutrients and beneficial compounds they contain
• Learn how to prepare health-promoting foods and meals

During the private consultations I start with a historical health evaluation of the client. I then work off the information provided and tailor a nutritional dietary plan with the goal of improving the client’s immune system and address any chronic or acute issues. A good part of the consultation is educating the client about food and supplements, which can be complicated. There is nutritional therapy that can be applied to any health condition. There is an overwhelming amount of information about whole foods and health. There is equally as much information about nutritional supplements. Many vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and compounds work synergistically with others, and it can be complicated as to how to maximize the benefits from these compounds. I strive to give the client practical education about food and supplements they can incorporate into their lives to improve their health.

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Services/Fees

Comprehensive initial private consultation 3-4 hours: $185

Follow-up consultations lasting 2+ hours: $95
*typically after labs from the client’s medical doctors

Group Lectures: $150
*1-2 hours, minimum of 6 people

Corporate Lectures: $75/hr
*2, 4, and 8 hour lectures that inludes power point presentation and video.
Lectures tailored for clients needs.

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About Richard K. Thomas, PhD.

I have been practicing natural health in my personal life for over 30 years. As I continued to learn about natural health I pursued an education in holistic nutrition and received my PhD in early 2010. I have learned that in the world of natural health there is always more learning to do. The health world never remains static, with a constant influx of information and research. I feel it is the health professional’s obligation to continue to research and learn all there is to learn that will ultimately benefit their clients.

For More Information, Contact Richard:
Office: 303-862-6895
Cell: 303-246-0736
Email: HolisticNutrition4U@yahoo.com
www.HolisticNutrition4U.info